The grand final, prize distribution and closing ceremony of the 'Sampriti Bandarban Football Tournament-2026' organized with the patronage and overall cooperation of Bandarban Region of Bangladesh Army was held in a festive atmosphere on October 4, 2026, Sunday afternoon.
In the men's division final, Bandarban Sadar Upazila team defeated Alikadam Upazila team 1-0 and won the title of champion.
In the women's category, Thanchi Upazila Women's Team was the champion and Bandarban Sadar Upazila Women's Team was the runner-up. Alikadam upazila team was the runner-up in men's category.
Brigadier General Mohammad Ariful Islam, SPP, AFWC, PSC, Region Commander, Bandarban Region and Commander, 69 Infantry Brigade, Bandarban were present as the Chief Guest.
Colonel Muhammad Rubayat Jamil, BSP, BGB Sector Commander; Bandarban Zilla Parishad Chairman Miz Mamaching; Former Chairman Professor Thanjama Lusai; Lt Col Sayem Ahmed, PSC, Acting Zone Commander, Bandarban Sadar Zone; Md. Saniul Ferdous, Deputy Commissioner; Major Parvez Rahman, GSO-2, Bandarban Region; Arup Ratan Pal, District Ansar Commandant; Md. Farhad Sardar, Additional Superintendent of Police (DSB); Jasim Uddin Tushar, Bandarban Hill District Council; Bandarban Press Club President Aminul Islam Bachchu; Md. Rezaul Karim, District Sports Officer and Azharul Islam Babul, President, Bandarban Combined Sports Council.
Rinki Marma, Best Player and Top Scorer Mapruching Marma and Deepa Chakma were adjudged the best goalkeeper in the women's category. In the men's category, the best goalkeeper was Eamon Barua and the best player, top scorer and man of the match was Md Zafar.
The whole event came alive with the superb skill of the players and the spontaneous participation of the spectators in the tournament. In addition to engaging the youth in positive activities through sports, unity among different communities,Bonds of harmony and brotherhood have become stronger.
